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The Grace Marriage Podcast
Brad & Marilyn Rhoads
46 episodes
6 days ago
Why do women say they feel unseen and unheard while men quietly wonder why sex feels distant and disconnected? In this episode, Brad Rhoads sits down with researchers and authors Jeff and Shaunti Feldhahn to unpack the two most common complaints in marriage: “We don’t communicate” and “We’re not intimate enough.” They reveal surprising research about how women are constantly asking, “Do you still love me?,” and how men are silently wondering, “Do you still want me?” You’ll hear real stories,...
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Why do women say they feel unseen and unheard while men quietly wonder why sex feels distant and disconnected? In this episode, Brad Rhoads sits down with researchers and authors Jeff and Shaunti Feldhahn to unpack the two most common complaints in marriage: “We don’t communicate” and “We’re not intimate enough.” They reveal surprising research about how women are constantly asking, “Do you still love me?,” and how men are silently wondering, “Do you still want me?” You’ll hear real stories,...
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The Grace Marriage Podcast
Almost Every Couple Makes THIS Mistake About Sex and Communication
Why do women say they feel unseen and unheard while men quietly wonder why sex feels distant and disconnected? In this episode, Brad Rhoads sits down with researchers and authors Jeff and Shaunti Feldhahn to unpack the two most common complaints in marriage: “We don’t communicate” and “We’re not intimate enough.” They reveal surprising research about how women are constantly asking, “Do you still love me?,” and how men are silently wondering, “Do you still want me?” You’ll hear real stories,...
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6 days ago
30 minutes

The Grace Marriage Podcast
The Secret Skill That Can SAVE YOUR MARRIAGE
What if the one skill that could transform your marriage, your friendships, and even your politics isn’t communication—it’s curiosity? In this episode, Brad Rhoads sits down with author Drew Worsham, whose new book The Magic of Curiosity explores how asking better questions can heal division and deepen connection. Together, they unpack how curiosity builds bridges in a polarized world and restores understanding between spouses who feel miles apart. From real-life stories about beauty vs. bu...
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1 week ago
28 minutes

The Grace Marriage Podcast
Ban the D Word: Building a No-Quit Marriage Culture
What if the biggest danger to your marriage isn’t conflict...but distraction? In this powerful conversation, Brad Rhoads sits down with longtime ministry leader Rick Howerton to uncover the real reasons so many marriages drift apart and how both couples and churches can reverse the trend. Rick draws from 50 years in ministry to share why marriage doesn’t come naturally, how busyness and misplaced priorities destroy connection, and why the word divorce should never leave your lips. They also ...
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2 weeks ago
26 minutes

The Grace Marriage Podcast
Your Spouse's Hidden Fear (That You Don’t Even See)
What if your spouse carries hidden fears you’ve never even noticed (and have been bumping into them without realizing it)? In this powerful conversation, Brad Rhoads sits down with bestselling authors and researchers Jeff and Shaunti Feldhahn (For Women Only, For Men Only) to uncover surprising truths about the inner lives of men and women. You’ll hear how their journey from law and Wall Street into marriage research began, why generalizations about men and women still matter, and how simple...
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3 weeks ago
29 minutes

The Grace Marriage Podcast
Try THIS MAGIC INGREDIENT in Your Marriage Today
What if the health of your marriage came down to one overlooked skill? In this conversation, Brad Rhoads sits down with Drew Worsham, author of The Magic of Curiosity, to unpack how intentional curiosity can transform your relationship. They discuss why busyness kills intimacy, how to move past surface-level conversations, and the power of simply asking better questions. Whether your marriage feels fragile or strong, this episode will challenge you to see your spouse with fresh eyes. Stay t...
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1 month ago
26 minutes

The Grace Marriage Podcast
When You Don’t Feel "In Love" with Your Spouse
What do you do when the feelings fade—or when ministry, stress, or seasons of hardship threaten to pull your marriage apart? In this episode of the Grace Marriage Podcast, Brad Rhoads sits down with Rick Howerton, longtime pastor, consultant, and marriage champion, for a very honest conversation. Rick shares lessons from 48 years of marriage (even times when the seasons when love felt absent). From learning to offer grace instead of judgment, to refusing to use the “D-word,” to balancing mar...
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1 month ago
28 minutes

The Grace Marriage Podcast
Therapist’s Advice for Fear, Stress, and Apathy
What do you do when fear dominates your mind, stress piles up, and apathy creeps in? In this powerful conversation, Brad Rhoads opens up about a difficult season marked by health scares, family stress, and anxiety, and invites therapist and pastor Nathan Thompson to walk him through it in real time. Together they explore how fear compounds on itself, why judging your emotions makes things worse, and how grace (not performance) becomes the lifeline in the middle of it all. If you’ve ever fel...
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1 month ago
26 minutes

The Grace Marriage Podcast
The Hidden Trap Behind Perfectionism in Marriage
Is perfectionism secretly sabotaging your relationship? In this episode, Brad Rhoads sits down with therapist and pastor Nathan Thompson from Southeast Christian Church to uncover how performance-driven living spills into marriage, fueling criticism, defensiveness, and stress. Together, they explore why grace is the antidote and what it really means to live in Jesus’ easy yoke. You’ll walk away with fresh hope, practical tools, and a new vision for grace-filled love. 👉 Subscribe, sha...
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1 month ago
24 minutes

The Grace Marriage Podcast
The Secret to a Thriving Marriage: Invest Time, Build Memories, and Grow Together
What if just six seconds a day could change your marriage? In this episode of the Grace Marriage Podcast, Brad Rhoads sits down with John McGee of Watermark Church, a national leader in marriage ministry and founder of re|engage. Together, they share practical wisdom on building healthy rhythms, convincing churches to prioritize marriage ministry, and why intentional time (not just an elaborate date night) is the real game changer. From the power of a six-second kiss, to weekly connection b...
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2 months ago
25 minutes

The Grace Marriage Podcast
This ONE SHIFT Will Transform Your Marriage
What happens when you stop keeping score in marriage? In this episode of the Grace Marriage Podcast, Brad and Marilyn Rhoads share how their own marriage was transformed when they discovered the power of shifting from performance...to grace. They explain the difference between law-based and grace-based relationships, how grace changes the atmosphere of a home, and why forgiveness creates steadiness instead of roller-coaster ups and downs. With honesty and practical wisdom, Brad and Marilyn ...
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2 months ago
27 minutes

The Grace Marriage Podcast
Are KIDS Hurting Your Marriage?? 👀
Kids are a blessing—but they can also pull marriages apart if couples aren’t intentional. In this episode of the Grace Marriage Podcast, Brad is joined by Rob Pierce, Caleb Potter, and Trey Pippen to talk about how children, with their sports schedules, constant demands, and daily chaos, can quietly take center stage in a marriage. The group shares practical ways to avoid child-centered marriages, from weekly coffee traditions and consistent date nights to learning how to say “no” to overpac...
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2 months ago
30 minutes

The Grace Marriage Podcast
How to Fix a BORING Marriage
Is your marriage stuck in the “same old, same old”? If dinner, dishes, and diapers have crowded out laughter, spontaneity, and adventure, you're gonna want to hear this one! Brad Rhoads sits down with Rob Pierce, Caleb Potter, and Trey Pippen for a raw (and often hilarious) conversation about why so many marriages drift into boredom, and how you can break the cycle. From kitchen fires to hurricanes at Disney (with a newborn), these four husbands share real stories and strategies that keep th...
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2 months ago
23 minutes

The Grace Marriage Podcast
What Four Husbands Learned About Marriage (the Hard Way)
What happens when four husbands get real about the mess, the missteps, and the moments that changed their marriages? In this all-guys edition of the Grace Marriage Podcast, Brad Rhoads is joined by longtime friends Rob Pierce, Caleb Potter, and Trey Pippen. Together, they unpack what they’ve learned (often the hard way) about communication breakdowns, mismatched parenting styles, emotional connection, and even whether watching Netflix without the other counts as cheating. Expect laughs, hon...
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3 months ago
29 minutes

The Grace Marriage Podcast
The Silent Threat to Every Marriage (And How to Fight It)
Most couples don’t break up—they just slowly drift apart. In this episode, Brad Rhoads sits down with marriage leader John McGee (creator of re|engage and longtime voice in the marriage space) to talk about a subtle but universal reality: even loving couples can end up distant. No blow-up. No betrayal. Just years of emotional drift. John unpacks why that happens, what it looks like, and how to course-correct before the damage sets in. If your marriage feels “fine” but not connected—or if yo...
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3 months ago
26 minutes

The Grace Marriage Podcast
Marriage Restored: From Two Cars to One – A Story of Grace
Melissa was DONE. Separated, exhausted, and ready to walk away from her marriage for good, she agreed to marriage counseling, not to save her marriage, but to check a box and feel justified leaving. But what happened in that room changed everything. In this powerful, emotional episode of the Grace Marriage Podcast, Melissa Hagan shares her raw and redemptive story—from total disconnection to genuine restoration. Joined by hosts Brad Rhoads and Rick Dayton, she walks through the years of slo...
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3 months ago
27 minutes

The Grace Marriage Podcast
What Happens When You Let a Therapist into Your Marriage Mess?
What happens when you invite a therapist into the middle of your life's mess—live, on-mic? In this candid and emotional episode, Brad and Marilyn sit down with friend and therapist Lauren Early to unpack a rough few weeks filled with health scares, parenting stress, and emotional distance. Together, they model what it looks like to repair relational damage in real time—offering apologies, naming needs, and practicing grace through the chaos. You’ll hear about: • How stress impacts connectio...
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3 months ago
25 minutes

The Grace Marriage Podcast
Why Most Marriage Problems Will Never Go Away feat. Gary Thomas
What if most of the frustrations in your marriage were never going to go away—and that was completely normal? In this episode, Brad sits down with best-selling author Gary Thomas (Sacred Marriage) to unpack a truth few couples hear but every couple needs: around two-thirds of marital issues are ongoing—and that doesn’t mean your marriage is broken. It means you’re normal. They dive deep into why lasting frustrations don’t have to lead to constant disappointment—and how grace, spiritual grow...
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3 months ago
27 minutes

The Grace Marriage Podcast
How Often Should We Be Having Sex? feat. Dr. Juli Slattery
Is there a “right” number of times couples should be having sex—and what if your sex life looks different than you expected? In this honest and thoughtful conversation, Brad and Marilyn sit down with renowned author and speaker Dr. Juli Slattery (Authentic Intimacy) to tackle some of the most asked (and misunderstood) questions around sex and marriage. From frequency to frustration, porn to pressure, and “needs” to discipleship, this episode reframes sex as something far deeper than a duty. ...
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4 months ago
23 minutes

The Grace Marriage Podcast
🙏 How Praying the Bible Can Transform Your Marriage
Tired of saying the same old prayer every night? In this episode, Brad sits down with Dr. Don Whitney—professor, author of Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life and Praying the Bible—to unpack how a simple shift in your prayer life can radically deepen your connection to God, your spouse, and yourself. You’ll learn how praying Scripture brings clarity, freshness, and depth to your marriage—and why discipline isn’t just about doing more, but about becoming more like Jesus. With wisdom,...
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4 months ago
30 minutes

The Grace Marriage Podcast
🔑 Mentorship: Is Your Marriage Missing THIS Key Ingredient??
What if your breakthrough wasn’t in doing more—but in learning from someone who’s already been there? In this episode, Brad shares his personal journey of transformation through mentorship—how wise counsel reshaped his marriage, his mindset, and even his ministry. You’ll hear raw stories of being called out, being loved anyway, and being changed by people who walked a little further down the road. Whether you’re desperate for direction or simply feeling stuck, this conversation will challeng...
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4 months ago
25 minutes

The Grace Marriage Podcast
Why do women say they feel unseen and unheard while men quietly wonder why sex feels distant and disconnected? In this episode, Brad Rhoads sits down with researchers and authors Jeff and Shaunti Feldhahn to unpack the two most common complaints in marriage: “We don’t communicate” and “We’re not intimate enough.” They reveal surprising research about how women are constantly asking, “Do you still love me?,” and how men are silently wondering, “Do you still want me?” You’ll hear real stories,...